Bangladesh

Bangladesh confident of upset win against South Africa

Bangladesh are confident of pulling off an upset victory against world number one South Africa in the deciding Test starting on July 30 at Mirpur.
29 July 2015, 13:42 PM

Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh must stand up as a bowler again

History beckons Shakib Al Hasan on his 42nd match when Tigers will lock horns with Proteas for the 2nd and final Test of the series on July 30 at Mirpur stadium.
29 July 2015, 12:38 PM

159 more to return from Myanmar tomorrow

159 Bangladeshi human trafficking victims, who were rescued by Myanmar’s Navy, are scheduled to return home tomorrow.
29 July 2015, 12:37 PM

Depression likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow

A deep depression over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and Indian state of West Bengal is likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow morning.
29 July 2015, 10:54 AM

Take stern action against illegal sand extraction: Minister

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sharif directed the deputy commissioners to take strict measures against those who illegally extract ‘lakhs of tonnes’ of sand from river beds.
29 July 2015, 06:43 AM

Mancha for quick execution of SQ Chy

Gonojagoron Mancha demands immediate execution of the death penalty pronounced to the BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for his crimes against humanity in 1971.
29 July 2015, 05:29 AM

Review after full verdict: Defence

Lawyers of war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury said of moving a review against the appeal verdict that upheld death penalty for the BNP leader.
29 July 2015, 04:13 AM

SC upholds death penalty of BNP leader SQ Chy

Supreme Court upholds the death penalty of war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for his crimes against humanity during Liberation War.
29 July 2015, 03:08 AM

Human chain for speedy trial of Rajon killers

Hundreds of locals and school students form a human chain in Sylhet Sadar upazila demanding speedy trial of Rajon killers.
28 July 2015, 12:11 PM

Schoolgirl murdered after rape in Natore, 1 held

A schoolgirl is murdered after rape in Naldanga upazila of Natore.
28 July 2015, 07:33 AM

Curb human trafficking, PM tells DCs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the deputy commissioners of all districts to curb human trafficking and drug trading in the country.
28 July 2015, 05:12 AM

Spelling Bee: Rajshahi divisional round starts today

With the divisional round of Spelling Bee beginning today in Rajshahi, a truck highlighting The Daily Star's achievements and projects also embarked on a two week journey marking the occasion.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Decrease in female voters worries BNP

BNP expresses grave concern over the decline in the numbers of female voters in the last couple of years and questioned whether the Election Commission has any ill intention behind it.
27 July 2015, 12:36 PM

Draft Petroleum Corporation Act gets nod

Cabinet gives its final approval to the draft of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Act 2015 doubling the jail term and fine for defaulters.
27 July 2015, 09:20 AM

SC order on Zafrullah tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pass an order tomorrow on Zafrullah Chowdhury’s petition filed against a tribunal verdict that fined him for contempt.
27 July 2015, 08:03 AM

BSF kills Bangladeshi on Naogaon border

Indian Border Security Force shoot dead a Bangladeshi cattle trader near Sapahar border in Naogaon.
27 July 2015, 07:39 AM

Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans

Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
27 July 2015, 06:50 AM

HSC exam results Aug 9

The results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published together on August 9.
26 July 2015, 09:09 AM

Fakhrul going abroad tonight ‘for treatment’

Kept behind bars for a long time, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir flies “for better treatment in Singapore.”
26 July 2015, 08:12 AM

Bangladesh and South Africa players make gains despite Chittagong washout

Despite inclement weather preventing a positive result for either side, there was some good news for several Bangladesh and South Africa players arising from Saturday’s drawn first Test in Chittagong.
26 July 2015, 07:32 AM